Oct 29, Tue: COCHEM is pronounced kokem. The current population of 5,000 inhabitants live in the center of the Mosel wine country, a traditional German town with half-timbered houses that's rated one of the prettiest villages along the Mosel. Steep vineyards surround this town with typical wine tasting offered by the many wineries. The 1,000 year old Cochem Castle high on the hill is the proud landmark of this village.